Katherine Bates is my 5th cousin 2x removed with our common ancestors being Joseph Joy and Elizabeth Andrews. Unknown until today of my relationship to Katherine, I had put the words to the first stanza of America The Beautiful on the rafters in my loft! Now I feel closer to the song because of her relationship to me.-
Christie TrappAdded: Mar. 22, 2017

Dear Katharine,Thanks for making history, because of you I'm proud of my Country.I hope some day I can make history as big as you did. Sincerely,Isaiah (I'm 10 years old and a fan of you)P.S. "How was the WORLD FAIR in Chicago?"-
IsaiahAdded: Nov. 2, 2010